PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michel Blanc (ranked 2326 p4p, 2915 weight class) and Ralph Cifaretto (ranked 295 p4p, 350 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Blanc
vs
Cifaretto

188 cm
23
222
5 - 7 - 1

188 cm
25
211
5 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Wrestler Wayfare

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Michel Blanc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ralph Cifaretto!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Blanc gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cifaretto to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cifaretto is standing up over Blanc. Blanc looks to escape but Cifaretto dives into side control.

Cifaretto passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Blanc!
Blanc is trying to reverse the position but instead Cifaretto has taken his back - oops!

Blanc preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Cifaretto.
Cifaretto avoiding Blanc 's attempts to control his hands.

Cifaretto is persistently looking for the submission but Blanc is defending it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Blanc is trying to roll into a better position but Cifaretto has get a rear naked choke and Blanc is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ralph Cifaretto!
Ralph Cifaretto decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.